BLAC Internship Program

🎉 Happy National Intern Day to our amazing cohort of BLAC interns and their host agencies. Thank you for showing up, showing out, and helping to foster this amazing community every day! In honor of National Intern Day, one of our talented former interns, Erin Simon (BLAC '22 & '23) shared some advice to current interns on making the most out of their internship. Thank you, Erin, for sharing your wisdom and experience with us! #BLACinternship #BLAC2023 #advertsingandmarketing #nationalinternday

The countdown is on! 8 days until BLAC's career fair registration closes. Don't miss the opportunity to meet the most promising rising talent in advertising and marketing. BLAC's Virtual Career Fair is open to agencies, brands, and any company looking to meet creative thinkers and emerging industry talent—inclusive of junior art directors, designers, copywriters, strategists, account reps, production folks, social enthusiasts, and more. Register by 7/31 @ https://lnkd.in/gX6c876J About: The mission of BLAC (Building Leaders and Creators) is to bring more young Black people into advertising, ensuring they can fully express themselves, find community, and ultimately lead. BLAC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at blacinternship.org. #BLACinternship #careerfair #virtualcareerfair #talent #emergingtalent #diversity #advertising #marketing #hireBlack

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED to 7/31! 📣 Open to agencies, brands, and any company wanting to connect with creative thinkers and emerging leaders. BLAC's Career Fair will connect you with our program grads trained in leading ad agencies nationwide. Register by 7/31 at https://lnkd.in/gX6c876J. About: The mission of BLAC (Building Leaders and Creators) is to bring more young Black people into advertising, ensuring they can fully express themselves, find community, and ultimately lead. BLAC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at blacinternship.org. #BLACinternship #careerfair #virtualcareerfair #talent #emergingtalent #diversity #advertising #marketing #hireBlack

Eight very deserving BLAC alumni just wrapped a three-weekend-long brand project in partnership with UniverSoul Circus! In celebration of the circus's 30th anniversary, we kicked off the project with a trip to Houston and were treated to behind-the-scenes access and quality time with circus leaders and performers. We can't wait for you all to see what's next! Thank you, UniverSoul leadership, Cedric Walker and Paula Murphy, for your partnership, innovative outlook, and unwavering support of Black creative talent. #BLACtalent #BLACcreativity #UniverSoulCircus cc: Belise Nishimwe, Calandra McGee, MPA, Chase Greene, De'Auan McClaine, Jaleel Muhammad, Kai Fields, Thyrell Smith, Tyra Bryant, Adriana Nova, Archie Bell, II, Chris Witherspoon https://lnkd.in/e-VjVg9N

⏰Just TWO DAYS left to register for BLAC's Virtual Carer Fair!⏰ Wondering who you might meet? Our intern cohort features some incredible talent, like Chris Highsmith (BLAC '24). The multi-hyphenate artist was recently featured in Ad Age's list of summer ad interns to watch, and his strengths as a photographer, videographer, music producer, designer, and even cartoonist, make him an invaluable addition to any creative team. Have a look at this gorgeous short video he shot for Artells Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ezM7E2AM Register by 7/17 to meet with talent like Chris and other amazing creatives from BLAC's internship program and alumni network: bit.ly/BLACCareerFair2024 #BLACtalent #VirtualCareerFair #AdvertisingandMarketing #HireBlack

We love this video Zaria Gray (BLAC '24) made to document the incredible evening she had at Johannes Leonardo's creative mixer, "Individuals Wanted." Thank you to our partners at JL for showing BLAC program interns and alumni such hospitality, and for nurturing community among NYC's emerging and diverse talent network. cc: Nicole Holland, Pamela De Leon, Morgan Cicchetti #BLACinternship #BLACcommunity

Shouting out the recent achievements of one of our stellar alumni, ✨Brittany Goodwin (BLAC '22)✨. Meet talent this incredible at our Virtual Career Fair; register here by 7/17: bit.ly/BLACCareerFair2024 Brittany is a lover of creativity and making cool things. She comes from a varied professional background but thinks transitioning to advertising has been the best career pivot. In addition to her day job with Warner Bros. Discovery, Britanny creates content online, plays guitar (new music coming soon!), and sees herself working or acting on set someday. "I love being in creative spaces and being able to work on creative projects," she says. We love to see it! #BLAC #BLACtalent #CareerFair #VirtualCareerFair #AdvertisingandMarketing

Take it from our partners at BARKER, you don't want to miss the opportunity to connect with BLAC's graduating interns and program alumni. REGISTER TODAY for our virtual Career Fair, and meet some of the most driven, passionate, and creative emergent talent the industry has to offer. What are you waiting for? Register here by 7/17: bit.ly/BLACCareerFair2024 cc: Joey Marion, Mary Beth Weil #BLACinternship #BLACtalent #VirtualCareerFair #CareerFair #AdvertisingandMarketing #HireBlack

📣 📣 Calling all recruiters and hiring managers: Register today to connect with advertising's freshest and most promising talent! bit.ly/BLACCareerFair2024 BLAC interns and program alumni have trained in agency and in program, and are ready to make their mark on the industry. Don't miss your chance to connect directly with them at BLAC's Virtual Career Fair. #BLACinternship #BLACtalent #VirtualCareerFair #CareerFair #AdvertisingandMarketing #HireBlack

JL is gearing up for our first ever Creative Mixer on July 10th! This year’s theme is ‘Individual’s Wanted’. We've joined forces with our incredible partners BLAC Internship Program, book180, D&AD, and ONE School for an extraordinary program featuring inspiring breakout sessions, thought-provoking panels, and valuable networking opportunities—all complemented by a lively happy hour! Zoe Kessler, Jonathan Santana, Jeph Burton, Hunter Hampton, Christopher Chance, Zack Browne, Tessa Conti, Sofia Solimando, Manmeet Sodhi, Lannie Hartley, Grace M.